Common name:Variegated Century Plant
Botanical name:Agave americana 'Variegata'
'Variegata' has gray green leaves with a creamy yellow margin with serrated edges. This agave will grow 6-10' tall and up to 13' wide. It has a very open growth habit, with leaves that curve along their length. Tip of the leaves have a poisonous sharp spine. After 10 years or more, this Agave may send up yellow blooms, 20' tall, attracting bees and birds. Plant dies after flowering but pups may be removed to start plants.
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Soils and Compost:
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water Saving Tip:
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.